accepted

[ ak-sep-tid, ik- ]

adjective

1. generally approved; usually regarded as normal, right, etc.:

   an accepted pronunciation of a word; an accepted theory.

accepted

/ əkˈsɛptɪd /

adjective

1. commonly approved or recognized; customary; established

Derived Forms

• acˈceptedly, adverb

Other Words From

• ac·cept·ed·ly adverb
• qua·si-ac·cept·ed adjective
• un·ac·cept·ed adjective
• well-ac·cept·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of accepted¹

First recorded in 1485–95; accept + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The network became only more popular after Donald Trump emerged as a viable Republican presidential candidate in 2015 and disrupted the accepted norms in presidential politics.

From Los Angeles Times

In what was seen as a positive development, he returned to Beirut on Tuesday after the Lebanese government and Hezbollah accepted a US-drafted proposal, although with some comments.

From BBC

The proposed approach would still use deuterium and tritium, which are generally accepted as the most promising pair of fuels for fusion energy production.

From Science Daily

Anyway, 10 states, most of them deep red, still haven’t accepted the expansion.

From Los Angeles Times

That day, 42 people accepted shelter, Dyer said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• acknowledged
• approved
• authorized
• confirmed
• conventional
• customary
• endorsed
• established
• fashionable
• popular
• preferred
• received
• recognized
• sanctioned
• time-honored
• universal
• welcomed